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Killawarra VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Killawarra, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Killawarra VIC is 391 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Killawarra is $889 per week ($46,228 per year). Median rent in Killawarra is $200 per week ($867 per month). Killawarra has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Killawarra has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Killawarra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killawarra is $1,539.

There were 4 recorded offences in Killawarra in 2025-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Killawarra Population

residents (Census 2021)

Killawarra Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$889/wk

$46,228 per year

#2257 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,539/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Killawarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (201) Female 49.0% (193)

Population Density

3.3

people per km²

391 people · 117.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,100

Family income/wk

Killawarra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Killawarra Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

66.1% 84 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

33.9% 43 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Killawarra Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

England

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Killawarra Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Catholic

21.5%

Anglican

15.5%

Uniting Church

8.0%

Not stated

4.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Killawarra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

59.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Killawarra Employment

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Employed full-time

43.9% 123 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.9% 64 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.1% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.1% 90 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Killawarra Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

31.4%

Certificate III/IV

30.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.8%

Postgraduate Degree

9.7%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Killawarra Occupation

Professionals

26.9%

Managers

21.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Sales Workers

7.5%

Labourers

7.5%

Community & Personal Service

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Killawarra Field of Study

Health

18.0%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Education

13.3%

Engineering

10.7%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.0%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Killawarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Killawarra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Killawarra Marital Status

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Married

64.8% 206

↔️

Separated

2.2% 7

📋

Divorced

8.2% 26

🕊️

Widowed

2.8% 9

👤

Never married

22.0% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Killawarra Ancestry

Australian

32.2%

English

31.3%

Scottish

12.5%

Irish

9.3%

Italian

4.4%

German

3.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Greek

1.5%

Chinese

1.1%

Dutch

1.1%

French

0.5%

Russian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Killawarra School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

21.8%

Primary — Catholic

19.2%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Pre-school

12.8%

Primary — Government

11.5%

Vocational Education

9.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Killawarra Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 36

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 712

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Killawarra Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.2% 72

—

Not a volunteer

76.8% 238

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Killawarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.7%

$600-$799/mo

16.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Killawarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

2.9%

Car (passenger)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Killawarra Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

32.1%

4+ vehicles

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Killawarra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

40.3%

4 bedrooms

38.8%

5 bedrooms

13.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Killawarra Population Mobility

6.9%

moved in the last year

25.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Killawarra Indigenous Population

2.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

749

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Killawarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Killawarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.3%

$150-$299/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Killawarra Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.7%

Couple — no children

32.1%

Couple — no children under 15

17.6%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Killawarra Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 10

👤

Never served

96.7% 293

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Killawarra Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.1% 58

—

Did not provide

80.9% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Killawarra Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

36.8%

3 children

26.3%

4 children

3.0%

5+ children

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Killawarra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Killawarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.9%

5–14 hours

34.2%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

13.6%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Killawarra Household Size

1 person

15.6%

2 persons

41.4%

3 persons

17.2%

4 persons

16.4%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Killawarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

352

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Killawarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.0%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Killawarra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Killawarra Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,087/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Killawarra

Your weekly income

≈ $9,044/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,887/wk

Rent share 9.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Killawarra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Korweinguboora

Pop: 196 Income: $606/wk Rent: $175/wk

Neerim East

Pop: 196 Income: $779/wk Rent: $166/wk

Won Wron

Pop: 196 Income: $743/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cann River

Pop: 197 Income: $445/wk Rent: $120/wk

Cashmore

Pop: 197 Income: $907/wk Rent: $200/wk

Ovens

Pop: 197 Income: $734/wk Rent: $183/wk

Compare Killawarra (Vic.)

Killawarra (Vic.) vs Korweinguboora →Killawarra (Vic.) vs Neerim East →Killawarra (Vic.) vs Won Wron →Killawarra (Vic.) vs Cann River →

Frequently Asked Questions About Killawarra

What is the population of Killawarra VIC?

The population of Killawarra VIC is 391 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Killawarra is ranked #5,463 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Killawarra?

The median personal income in Killawarra VIC is $889 per week, or $46,228 per year.The median household income is $2,087 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.Killawarra is ranked #2,257 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Killawarra?

Median rent in Killawarra VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Killawarra ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Killawarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killawarra VIC is $1,539. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Killawarra?

The median age in Killawarra VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Killawarra a good suburb to live in?

Killawarra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 391.The median income is $889/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21349. All dollar figures in AUD.